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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists look twice for motorcyclists
04/08/2026

Look twice for motorcyclists during Arizona Bike Week

If you see more motorcycles than usual on highways this weekend in the Phoenix area, it may be because Arizona Bike Week is currently happening at Westworld of Scottsdale. ADOT is not involved in the event itself, but we’re taking the...
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Volunteers with Adopt a Highway sign for Judi Ackerman on SR 69
04/03/2026

Celebrate Earth Day and Volunteer Week

If you are looking for a meaningful way to make a difference in your community from the ground up, forming a volunteer group might be for you. Every piece of litter picked up contributes to a healthier planet.
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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to use their blinker..
04/03/2026

Give an assist to your teammates on the road during the NCAA Women’s Final Four games

The NCAA Women’s Final Four is in Phoenix this weekend, April 3-5, and we wanted to take a moment and remind drivers to give an assist to their teammates on the road by using their blinkers getting to and from the big game. If you’re out on...
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Where in AZ? Construction Truck
01/05/2020

Where in AZ?? 01/05/20

It's an unusual "Where in AZ??" image to start of the year!
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Historic photo of vehicle using Benson underpass
01/03/2020

Flashback Friday: Dual underpasses helped turn Benson into a 'highway city'

Learn more about these structures, which after nearly 80 years continue to provide value to those living in, visiting and traveling through this southeastern Arizona community.
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Black and white historical image of cars on US 95
01/02/2020

Throwback Thursday: Which way to go?

We are throwing back to 1972 and a busy highway intersection in Yuma.
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12/31/2019

When snow beckons, leave prepared for cold and for heavy traffic

Have a great time if you go, but please leave prepared for extended time in frigid temperatures and never park on highway shoulders to play in the snow.
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12/30/2019

Consider adopting a highway in the new year

If you're looking to make a positive contribution, you might be considering adopting. We're not talking about a pet or a baby, but a highway.
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ADOT representative presents construction academy graduate with her certificate
12/27/2019

Thinking about a construction career? Consider ADOT's Construction Academy

If you’ve been thinking about a career in construction, ADOT’s Construction Academy may be right for you. Applications are currently being accepted for training programs in February and March. This full-time, two-week program prepares...
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ADOT logo from 1974
12/26/2019

ADOT served well by four logos over 45 years

During its 45 years, ADOT has been represented by four different logos. Here's a walk down memory lane of the images the agency has chosen.
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12/24/2019

Take a ride along the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway's 22 miles

If you follow this blog or ADOT's other social media channels, you won't be surprised by me saying that we're over-the-moon excited about opening the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway. Just hours after Saturday's big announcement, Junior and...
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Aerial view of a large highway interchange with multiple overpasses crossing, surrounded by roads, dirt areas, and a residential neighborhood in the background.
12/23/2019

Strong partnerships responsible for Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway

John Halikowski, ADOT director, shares the strong partnerships that have led to the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway being open to drivers.
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12/20/2019

Adopt a Highway: Volunteers have seen, cleaned it all

When Bodo and Marie Diehn bought their cabin site near Payson in 1988, they knew they wanted to keep the drive up State Route 87 as beautiful as when they first saw it. So the next year they joined the Adopt a Highway program, claiming mile...
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